Android 11 not granting permission .Statuses folder

Question

File[] listFiles = new File("/storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Media/WA Saver Test").listFiles();

it's work and give images files path

But when I use

File[] listFiles = new File("/storage/emulated/0/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Media/.Statuses").listFiles();

It's not work in android 11 and don't give files path

user_4217682 · Answer

simply you can't access other apps private data folders now, thats the purpose of introducing Scoped Storage. at least there is an API for media files, check out your options in table posted HERE

you can also use MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE new permission, but you will be probably rejected from Google Play Store

Android 11 not granting permission .Statuses folder

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